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perused
verb
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Divide perused into syllables:

pe · rused

How to pronounce perused:

Definition of perused:

perused (verb):
to browse or read in a leisurely way
to examine or consider with attention and in detail study

Synonyms for perused:

scrutinizereadexaminestudiedinspectsurfstudyskimmedeyeballscan
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Antonyms for perused:

overlookedskimmedneglected

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